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Sisters Beth and Ellen have always been very close. Ellen-the youngest of three daughters-is the emotional one, always seeking attention and, at times, acting ""funny"" to get it. The rest of the family dismisses Ellen's behavior as ""overdramatizing."" But as Ellen matures, the boundaries between her fantasy life and reality blur until, when she becomes a mother, her family is forced to act. Despite her responsibilities to her own growing family, Beth repeatedly tries to save her sister, risking her own stable life until she is in danger of losing it all. Finally, filled with guilt and anguish over how Ellen's actions are affecting the rest of the family, Beth must decide how much she can sacrifice to save the sister she loves. Praise for Racing Into the Dark ""Vivid and honest, dramatic and without pat resolutions: an impressive debut."" -Kirkus Reviews ""A compelling exploration of mental illness...Emotionally gripping."" -Booklist

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Praise for Racing Into the Dark ""Vivid and honest, dramatic and without pat resolutions: an impressive debut."" -Kirkus Reviews ""A compelling exploration of mental illness...Emotionally gripping."" -Booklist

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About the Author Kate Woodworth is the award-winning author of the literary climate fiction novel Little Great Island and of Racing into the Dark, originally published in 1989. A retired medical writer and a certified end-of-life doula as well as the creative force behind the grassroots climate change initiative Be the Butterfly, she has appeared on C-Span2 Book TV; Good Morning, Utah; NPR's Maine Calling; and Good Day, Maine. Kate earned her MFA from Boston University and lives in the Boston area.

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